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unknown tail fin assy

94thFS95

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I picked up this tail fin that supposedly went with the GAU-8 double band projectile it came with (which we know it does not) at a flea market for $5.00. I have no idea what it is supposed to go to, and the variants used are many. I figured someone here would know at first glance. It’s 5.5” tall, 90mm across fin to fin, seems to have a 3/8” hole on top, and a very deep internally threaded hole at the bottom... the hole bore is 22.44mm. I believe it to be aluminum.
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I had questioned whether it was for that projectile, but became unsure based on the profile at the bottom of the fins, the number of fins, attachment method to the rod, and the color/material of the fins
 
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